Kismaayo to host football development courses Somali Football Federation has unveiled huge development programs aimed at improving football power in the once ‘Islamist hub’ regions south of the country, particularly the Lower Jubba region bordering with Kenya where football influence has returned so far, the SFF revealed in a press statement here in Mogadishu on Monday. According to the statement by SFF secretary General Abdi Qani Said Arab, the development plans for the southern regions were approved by the Somali […]

Magacyada Wasiirada Jubbaland 1-      Madaxweyne ku Xigeenka 2aad Jubba-land – Suldaan C/qadir Maxamed’’Lugadheere (Hawiye/Shiikhaal). 2-      Wasiirka Ganacsiga & Warshadaha-Axmed C/Xafiid Maxamed(Digil iyo Mirifle/Dabarre ). 3-      Wasiirka Beeraha’Xoolaha & Kalluumeysiga-Prof-Maxamed Aadan Jaamac (Daarood/Mariixaan Habar Ciise 4-      Wasiirka Arrimaha Bulshada-Macalin Maxamed ibraahim Maxamuud(Daarood/Ogaadeen-Coolyahan ). 5-      Wasiirka Caafimaadka & Fayo-Dhowrka-Xasan Daahir Yaroow(Daarood/Mariixaan Rer Xasan). 6-      Wasiirka Qorsheynta & Xidhiidhka Caalamiga- Maxamed Nuur iftiin :Shambaro’’ (jareer Weyne ). 7-      Wasiirka Arrimaha Gudaha Amniga-Maxamed Warsame Faarax Darwiish’’ (Daarood/Majeerteen-Bicidyahan). 8-      Wasiirka Maaliyadda- Maxamed Sh. Yuusuf Cumar (Coor-Male ). 9-      Wasiirka Macdanta’Biyaha iyo Bey’adda-Cabdinuur Cali Aadan ( […]

Isku Aadka Koobka Adduunka ee Brazil 2014 Isku aadka Koobka Adduunka oo dalka Brazil lagu soo gabo gabeeyay sameyntooda ay ka qeyb galayaan 32 xul, kuwaasi oo loo kala qeybiyay ilaa iyo sideed guruub oo min afar wadan  ah, waxayna xulalka isku arkayaan sida tan:- World Cup in Brazil 2014 Groups: Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon Group B: Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, Italy, England Group E: Switzerland, […]

Somali FA denounces NOCSOM claims, endorses regional football committee election Somali Football federation has fully lauded for the outcome of the recent election of Lower Jubba regional football committee, which the Somali Football federation termed as a ‘free and fair’ election whilst endorsing the chairman elected and his committee, according to a press statement issued at the SFF headquarters here in Mogadishu on Sunday. During its monthly meeting on Sunday the SFF executive committee congratulated the new Lower Jubba regional […]

Kenya: Somali repatriation process must be voluntary, UN agency stresses 26 November 2013 – The agreement signed earlier this month between the United Nations refugee agency and the Governments of Somalia and Kenya supports the voluntary repatriation of Somali refugees, a UNHCR spokesperson has stressed, reiterating that the parties are not forcing anyone to return to Somalia. “UNHCR does not support forced returns,” UN Refugee Agency spokesperson, Adrian Edwards, told journalists today in Geneva. “This understanding was reaffirmed last Friday,” […]

Somalis struggle after devastating cyclone wipes out livestock More than 100,000 people are struggling in Somalia’s cyclone-hit northeastern Puntland region, aid agencies warned Friday, saying floodwaters had wiped out the livestock two-thirds of the people survive on. A joint statement by 12 agencies — including Somali organisations as well as international ones such as CARE International, Oxfam, Save the Children, Refugees International and World Vision — said that people are “in dire need of food, clean drinking water and shelter”. […]

Milk processing plant to open in Garissa The Garissa county government will soon unveil a multi-million shilling milk processing plant that will process, package and brand the product for market. County Executive member in charge of Industries, Commerce and co-operatives Hajir Mohamed Dahiye said the Sh40 million plant is at its final stage. The county will soon have its own brand of milk. Garissa livestock officer Benson Munyao said the plant will produce 1,500 litres of camel milk a day […]

Ethiopia considering joining AU force in Somalia ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia is considering integrating its troops in Somalia into the bigger UN-backed African Union force amid efforts to boost operations against Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab rebels, officials said Sunday. Ethiopian troops entered Somalia in November 2011 to support the African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and local government forces, but has resisted integrating its soldiers into the mission. “We didn’t re-hat our forces in the first place because we thought it would stand […]

Somali Refugees Repatriation Process Begins The government signed an agreement with the government of Somalia to have the refugees depart in the next three years. The deal was signed by the deputy president William Ruto, Somalia ambassador to Kenya Yusuf Adan and interior cabinet secretary Joseph ole Lenku. Speaking during the signing of the agreement deputy president William Ruto, said terrorists have always taken advantage of refugee camps like Dadaab which is the largest in the world, to forge crucial […]

UN chief reaffirms support to Somali ‘New Deal’ approved at international conference 16 September 2013 – The international community and Somalia begin a new partnership today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said urging parties to align their political and financial support begin a ‘New Deal’ to drive the country’s economic and political recovery. “Today we take forward that commitment by endorsing the Somalia New Deal Compact and aligning international support to implement its principles and priorities,” the Secretary-General said in his message […]